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DUI: Don't yoU do It April 2, 2003 — Rock music blared from the sound system while photographs of car accidents and victims flashed on the main screen of the Base Theater March 26. The idle chatter of waiting Marines quickly turned to awed silence as Marines watched as one horrific scene after another drove the "Don't-drink-and-drive" warning home. Several Marines gasped at the MORE

Assistant Deputy Commandant, I&L, speaks at base luncheon April 2, 2003 — Approximately 50 people attended a training luncheon coinciding with the visit of a special guest hosted by the Materiel Command Executive Director, R. Ken Trammell at the Base Restaurant March 25. The Assistant Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics, Headquarters Marine Corps, Carla Liberatore, was the guest speaker at the event. MORE

Senior sailor of the year for Albany Branch recognized February 25, 2003 — The Senior Sailor of the Year of the Albany Branch Medical Clinic was recently named. Petty Officer 1st Class Straussi L. Mumford was presented with the honor of the 2003 Shore Sailor of the Year award. According to Chief Petty Officer John Paschall, Mumford distinguished himself among his peers in his daily activities. "Petty Officer Mumford is an MORE

Skeet range history visited; February 25, 2003 — Family history is significant for most people. One woman's family history will bring her here next week to view a facility named in her uncle's memory. The Marine Corps Supply Center Albany, Ga., as the base was known at that time, dedicated and opened its skeet range on Feb. 14, 1962, in memory of Maj. Oscar A. Bosma, who served as a motor MORE

Varsity softball tryouts revitalize pastime February 19, 2003 — For more than 100 years, people all over the world have played softball. Every year, Marines and Sailors here also have the opportunity to tryout to play softball. This year, coaches Adrian Strzyz and Barry Quick are conducting tryouts to mold a team from the best the base has to offer. "Our ultimate goal is to prepare our team for the East Coast MORE

Albany Leathernecks plunge into water survival training at ASU February 19, 2003 — Marines were recently given the opportunity to progress in their knowledge and skills of water survival techniques during the first week of swim training here. Staff Sgt. David McKinley, Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival here, spent the week at the Albany State University swimming pool training and qualifying more than 40 Marines. The MORE

Outstanding safety record benefits Fleet Marine Force February 19, 2003 — The Marine Corps Logistics Bases' Fleet Support Division plays a major role in enhancing the Corps' logistics capabilities, and those capabilities were further strengthened by the FSD staff's superior safety record last year. Marines in the fleet benefit anytime loss of work hours due to illness or injury can be avoided. According to Gunnery Sgt. MORE

High school students learn at CDC February 18, 2003 — Throughout February, more than 50 students from Worth County High School are attending school in a different setting. Eager to learn about the child development career field, Base officials invited the students to train at the Child Development Center here. According to Thressa L. Willis, director of the Children, Youth and Teens Program here, the MORE

Man's best friend; protecting the country February 18, 2003 — Through the years, dogs have been known as "man's best friend." Many provide companionship and help with everyday tasks. Canines assist in anything from leading the blind, guarding homes and establishments, to assisting Marines in protecting the United States. Just as a Marine, dogs have basic training and are tested annually. After they have MORE

Local NBC affiliate to highlight base during live 'Homefront' newscast from Albany Maintenance Center.; February 12, 2003 — The Albany Maintenance Center will become a television studio Thursday when the local NBC affiliate, WALB-TV, broadcasts live from there during the station's 6 p.m. newscast. Base personnel may have noticed an increase in the station's vehicles on base recently. WALB-TV news crews have spent the past two weeks covering on the various operations MORE

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